The Intifada was an unexpected uprising against Israeli rule. While it started with stones and barricades, it evolved into a national movement involving all Palestinian demographics. Israel responded with force, but the movement persisted, pushing for a peaceful solution.

• Out of the Blue!

  • Surprise for: Israel, PLO, Arab states & the world.

  • Unplanned and spontaneous.

• Intifada's Evolution

  • Start: Barricades & stone-throwing.

  • Escalation: Large-scale demonstrations & strikes.

  • Participants: EVERYONE! Kids, adults, businessmen, villagers, refugees... You name it!

• National Uprising: It wasn’t just a protest. It was a movement representing the entire nation.

💡 Fun Fact: Imagine the entire city, from your grumpy shopkeeper to the school’s top athlete, suddenly coming together for a massive flash mob! That’s what the Intifada was like, but more serious.

• 'Iron-fist' Policy: Tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets, live ammo.

• Global Outrage

  • The media showed teenagers being targeted.

  • Israel had to change strategy: From bullets to "might, force, and beatings".

• Detention & Suppression: Mass arrests, detention camps, deportations, even assassinations.

• The Grim Tally: By Sept 1988, 346 Palestinians dead. Many were kids.

• World's Viewpoint: The world saw an advanced army against civilians fighting for human rights.

• Israel's Split Opinion

  • Some: "Use more force!"

  • Others: "This is a people's movement. Military won’t work."

  • A wise Israeli professor: “Iron can smash iron, but not an unarmed fist.” 🤜